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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 628.39 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 628.39 and 175.52 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 628.39 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/628.39 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 628.39 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 110,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,295.01/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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